Nairobi
[ nahy-roh-bee ]
/ naɪˈroʊ bi /
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noun
a city in and the capital of Kenya, in the SW part.
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British Dictionary definitions for Nairobi
Nairobi
/ (naɪˈrəʊbɪ) /
noun
the capital of Kenya, in the southwest, at an altitude of 1650 m (5500 ft): founded in 1899; became capital in 1905; commercial and industrial centre; the Nairobi National Park (a game reserve) is nearby. Pop: 2 818 000 (2005 est)
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Cultural definitions for Nairobi
Nairobi
[ (neye-roh-bee) ]
Capital of Kenya and largest city in the country, located in southern Kenya.
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notes for Nairobi
Nairobi is a center for tourist safaris.
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